Chiltiupán facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chiltiupán
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Municipality
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 Chiltiupán
Location in El Salvador
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| Country |  El Salvador |
| Department | La Libertad |
| Elevation | 1,765 ft (538 m) |
Chiltiupán is a small town, also called a municipality, in El Salvador. It's located in the La Libertad area, about 55 kilometers (about 34 miles) southwest of San Salvador, which is the capital city. About 25,000 people live in Chiltiupán, spread across 29 different areas called cantons.
Life in Chiltiupán has seen some challenges. For example, the Santo Domingo School was badly damaged by earthquakes in 2001. But a new school was built with help from Aid to International Development. Today, 950 children attend classes there. However, about 40% of these children still need extra help to be able to go to school.
Since 1964, a group called the Cleveland Latin American Mission Team (CLAM) has been helping people in El Salvador. This team includes priests, sisters, and other helpers from the Diocese of Cleveland. They work in four different regions, including Chiltiupán, to support communities that need it most.
Climate in Chiltiupán
Chiltiupán has a tropical climate, which means it's generally warm all year round. The weather changes between a dry season and a rainy season.
Temperature and Humidity
The average temperature in Chiltiupán is around 23.9 degrees Celsius (about 75 degrees Fahrenheit) throughout the year. The hottest months are usually March and April, while the coolest are September and October. The air can feel quite humid, especially during the rainy season. Humidity levels are highest from May to October, often reaching over 80%.
Rainfall Patterns
Chiltiupán gets a lot of rain, especially from May to October. This is the wet season, and it's when most of the yearly rainfall happens. The driest months are December, January, and February, when there is very little rain. This pattern is typical for many places in Central America.
| Climate data for Chiltiupán (1991–2020) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 30.7 (87.3) |
31.4 (88.5) |
32.0 (89.6) |
31.9 (89.4) |
30.6 (87.1) |
30.0 (86.0) |
30.6 (87.1) |
30.4 (86.7) |
29.8 (85.6) |
29.7 (85.5) |
30.2 (86.4) |
30.5 (86.9) |
30.7 (87.3) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 23.8 (74.8) |
24.1 (75.4) |
24.3 (75.7) |
24.4 (75.9) |
24.1 (75.4) |
23.9 (75.0) |
24.3 (75.7) |
24.0 (75.2) |
23.4 (74.1) |
23.3 (73.9) |
23.8 (74.8) |
23.9 (75.0) |
23.9 (75.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 21.2 (70.2) |
21.5 (70.7) |
21.9 (71.4) |
22.1 (71.8) |
21.4 (70.5) |
20.9 (69.6) |
20.8 (69.4) |
20.7 (69.3) |
20.5 (68.9) |
20.6 (69.1) |
20.9 (69.6) |
21.0 (69.8) |
21.1 (70.0) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 1.5 (0.06) |
1.6 (0.06) |
9.8 (0.39) |
50.8 (2.00) |
212.9 (8.38) |
334.2 (13.16) |
319.8 (12.59) |
333.4 (13.13) |
424.2 (16.70) |
389.1 (15.32) |
74.3 (2.93) |
7.4 (0.29) |
2,159.1 (85.00) |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 64 | 64 | 66 | 72 | 80 | 83 | 80 | 82 | 86 | 85 | 73 | 67 | 75.1 |
| Source: Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Chiltiupán para niños
